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1851 Makeover (continued)
May 2006 Edition
Page 5
May 2006 Page 4
After removing the old blue and before application of the bluing solution
After application of bluing and light finishing with steel wool
acceptable.  Next time, I’ll remove the grips and deal with them separately.
The last step was reassembly with a thin coating of grease on the internal parts and the quick wipe with gun oil on the exterior.  The light coating of oil improved the look of the bluing even more.  Overall, I was very pleased with the result.  If you are considering a makeover of any of your firearms, I’d suggest the products below.  If you have a makeover story, send it in and we’ll send you a Black Powder T-shirt.
Traditions 1851 Colt Navy Revolver

Traditions 1851 Colt Navy Revolver

The reliable Cavalry sidearm that helped tame the West. This reproduction is from the original Colt design, with walnut grips, color case-hardened loading lever, and the same engraving pattern Sam Colt used on the cylinder. Choose a brass or steel frame. .44 cal. percussion, octagon barrel, single action, rear hammer sight and post front sight. .44 cal., 2 lb. 8 oz., 7-1/2" barrel. Made in Italy.